Archive for June, 2010

The Trails of Riley County is a new series of trail brochures showing biking trails in Riley County, Kansas. The brochures are really well-done, with clear descriptions and detailed maps of each trail. If you're planning a trip to Manhattan, be sure to check out these trails!

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News of a rails-to-trails project thwarted by a closed-minded Kansas county government. Why are some of our communities so opposed to trails? What are they afraid of?

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At a public meeting with KDOT, local residents of Salina, Kansas spoke up on behalf of bicycle safety on a local road, recounting tales of cyclists being bullied by motorists, and declaring "bicyclists deserve to be able to ride on the road". KDOT, are you listening?

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If you haven't been paying attention over the last few years, this might surprise you: Kansas City is earning a growing reputation as a mountain biking town. In fact, KC may well end up with more urban singletrack than any other city in the nation.

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A new law in Oklahoma allows bicyclists to proceed through a malfunctioning traffic signal (one that won't detect their presence) when it's safe to do so. When will we get this common-sense law in Kansas?

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Here’s a quick update on Diego Ballesteros Cucurull, the Race Across America Cyclist struck by a car in Wichita last week. Diego is still paralyzed from the waist down, but doctors are cautiously optimistic. Charges against the driver who ran Diego down are still pending.

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From KanBikeWalk comes news of an opportunity to improve bicycling in Johnson County, Kansas. Bicyclists are being asked for their input on Lenexa, Olathe and Overland Park roadways crossing I-435, K-10 and I-35.

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Team Will is a community of cyclists riding across the country to raise public awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. They’ve been making their way across Kansas over the last week, and the Kansas City cycling community is planning a special "ride-along" to welcome them to KC.

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A cyclist participating in the Race Across America was struck by a car and critically injured near Wichita. Diego Ballesteros Cucurull of Spain was participating in the Race Across America (RAAM) as part of the 4-person COANFI Desafio ASPANOA relay team.

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A discussion with League of American Bicyclists president Andy Clarke about Bicycle Friendly America and the bike-friendly state, community, and business rankings, plus a look at the innovative Road ID personal identification products for cyclists, as well as news, events, trails and safety!

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